Anjali

Anjali is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “salutation.” In 2024 it was given to 74 girls in the United States.

Anjali at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“salutation”

About the name Anjali

Anjali belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “salutation” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Anjali first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #933 in 2000, and in 2024 74 babies received the name — 5,756 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anjali in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#933 in 2000
Peak year
2005
Babies named Anjali in 2024
74
Total since 1880
5,756

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anjali mean?

Anjali means “salutation” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Anjali a boy or girl name?

Anjali is a girl name. In 2024, 74 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anjali?

Anjali comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Anjali?

Anjali first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #933 in 2000, and 74 babies were given the name in 2024.

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